Freshman guard
Mariah Jones is a 2011 graduate of St. John's College High School in Silver Spring, Md., and finished her career averaging 10.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. As a senior Jones served as team captain and was named to the WCAC All-League Second Team.
Name: Mariah Grace Jones
I can't live without: My family
After my basketball career, I hope to: Be a basketball coach or medical examiner
Person(s) who had the biggest influence on my life: My parents and high school coaches
Most Impressive People I've ever known: My grandparents
Person in history I'd most like to meet: Aaliyah (music artist)
My advice to young kids: Never let anyone tell you, you can't do something.
When I was growing up, I never thought I would: Attend a Catholic high school
Hobbies and leisure activities: Listening to music, watching TV shows on my computer, playing the Wii
When I have free time I like to: Hang out with friends
Pre-game ritual: I get dressed one layer at a time and tuck all my shirts/jersey in and eat a halls defense.
If I were to play another sport, it would be: Soccer
Nobody knows that I can: Play the oboe
The greatest basketball game I ever played was: A game my senior year of high school where we beat a team for the first time in my four years and I had 25 points.
Favorites
Food: Cantaloupe
Breakfast Cereal: Raisin Bran
Late night snack: Gold Fish
Place to eat out: Houston's
Cartoon/TV show growing up: PB&J Otter
TV channel: ABC
Book: Esperanza Rising
Movie: Mean Girls
Actor: Angelina Jolie
Sports hero: Tamika Catchings
Superhero: Wonder Woman
Cartoon Character: Fog Horn Leg Horn
Musician or Music group: Mary J. Blige
Car: Ferrari